Senior Policy Specialist
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Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. As a Senior Waste Specialist, you will be a company subject matter expert for radioactive wastes and part of our Corporate RWA Body. You will need to be a proactive self-starter to enhance and support our technical capability for the management of a diverse range of Radioactive Wastes arising from our unique operations.
Specifying the standards of management required for radioactive wastes for the company.
Providing technical direction and definitive advice to AWE on the management of radioactive waste.
Setting, or support to the setting, of Strategy, Standards, Procedures and Guidance to ensure a consistent interpretation of relevant policies and legislation across AWE.
Drive improvement in the management of RA waste.
Liaise with the ONR, EA and other stakeholders as appropriate for waste related matters.
Provide and deliver Waste Officer training and support maintenance of competent Waste Officer resource.
Deliver inspection programme against processes including (legislation, internal standards, procedures and guidance).
Support the application of relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions and Environmental Permit requirements.
A recognised degree in science or engineering enhanced by experience or post-graduate qualification; Experience working in a senior and responsible role within a relevant waste management or waste regulatory field.
The capability to lead and drive the highest standards in Radioactive Waste management
Experience of decommissioning activities and project management.
Enhanced awareness of waste characterisation.
9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
~ Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
~ Family friendly policies : Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
~ Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
~ Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
~ Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
~ Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
~ Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide' .
Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 or 4 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other AWE UK sites.
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- Location:
- Aldermaston, Berkshire
- Job Type:
- PartTime
